General Henry George Chavel

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One Australian soldier who fought at Gallipoli during World War 1 was General Henry George

(Harry) Chauvel. He served as commander of the 1st Light Horse Brigade until he evacuated due to a sickness. Henry Chauvel was born on the 16th of April, 1865 in Tabulam, NSW and died on the 4th of March, 1945 at the age of 80.

General Henry George Chavel

The reason that Henry enlisted was because his father was a major role in the military. After fighting in Gallipoli, Chauvel fought in the Boer War in South Africa. General Henry Chauvel was a captain in the Queensland permanent forces by the time of the Boer War.

Some of his roles in militaria include Brigadier General, Captain, Major, Inspector General and much more. He became the first Australian to command a corps permanently – The Desert Mounted Corps – in August 1917. He fought with the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade. Henry Chauvel was promoted to general in November, 1929 and was the first Australian to obtain that rank.

25th April 1915

The ANZACs fought against the Turkish soldiers immediately

Reinforcements are sent to Gallipoli to assist in attacks

27th - 29th April

The soldiers evacuate with no casualties. Drip guns were used

August

The ANZACs landed at around 4:30am and held land

8th - 29th May

ANZACs attempt to gain more area

17th August

95,000 reinforcements requested

20th December 1915 https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/wars-and-missions/ww1/where-australians-served/gallipoli/timeline

Sir Henry Chauvel's coffin during his funeral

Henry Chauvel's horse